Eric Bana isn't gay, but we like him anyway
(In Berlin to promote The Other Boleyn Girl)

In a continued effort to bring you all that is important in the world of gay entertainment and ensure that you are being spoon-fed images of gorgeous, commoditized manflesh, we present the newly-minted AfterElton Briefs. Following the usual assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear after the jump. Yes, we're serious.

• The Berlin Film Fest has awarded its gay "Teddy" awards, with The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela (about a Filipino "ladyboy" prostitute who fancies himself the Queen of France) taking top prize.

• Michael Musto has found the gayest page in the Manhattan phone book. And yes, I'd listen to Ian McKellen read it aloud.

• AfterElton reader Not_so_Witty tipped us off to EW Online's gay-inclusive list of the best couples in pop culture, which includes Ennis and Jack from Brokeback Mountain as well as superheroes Midnighter and Apollo.

• Jimmy Kimmel has a nice rapport with Lance Bass, no? Well, if his girlfriend is getting up to no good with Matt Damon, I think it's Jimmy's turn to cut loose!

• Be sure to read up on all the latest in Michael's new Best.Gay.Week.Ever. column, and have a beautiful weekend.

And today's Briefs are brought to you by...

In a continued effort to bring you all that is important in the world of gay entertainment and ensure that you are being spoon-fed images of gorgeous, commoditized manflesh, we present the newly-minted AfterElton Briefs. Following the usual assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear after the jump. Yes, we're serious.

• Here's a a fun backstage interview with NPH about his now-legendary Harold and Kumar unicorn poster.

• Heath Ledger's death has officially been ruled an accident, which is of course no less a tragedy. The actor died from what was called an "abuse of prescription medications" for pain and anxiety.

• An ad by a conservative Christian group in the UK that reads "GAY AIM: ABOLISH THE FAMILY" has been ruled offensive by the Advertising Standards Authority. Um, yathink?

• Actor Marcus Patrick chats with Queerty.com including dancing at gay bars and whether his spread in Playgirl cost him acting jobs

• The Department of Justice decides to join the 21st century and recognize their gay employees. This means they can now use public bulletin boards, email and meeting rooms. Sadly, they still have to shower separately and must provide decorations for all holiday-themed parties.

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• Remember Buffy's gay-vague Legion of Dim? It seems that Danny Strong, who played Johnathan, has become a screenwriter and is penning HBO's 2000 election movie, Recount. Atta Dim!
  
• Jackson Netto of Stuttgart is Mr. Gay Europe.
• Soap Stud Marcus Patrick (soon to play in the gay film Dirty Laundry, which still has no release date) strips down for Playgirl. Like, really. Rod2.0 has the snaps! Oh, and NSFW!



• Gay-fave (well, everyone-fave, really) Dolly Parton has a new album and tour on the way, and the ladies at AfterEllen.com are all over it. DoraLee, get your pretty little butt over there and check it out.
• Michael Musto mourns how gay TV ruined his life. Tell me about it. Have you ever had to watch Top Design as a part of your job description?
• Michael Ausiello of TVGuide.com has the shocking news that Ugly Betty's Justin is getting a...girlfriend!